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PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT
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PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT
DOCUMENT CONTROL
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
Information Document Id
[Document Management System #]
Document Owner
[Owner Name]
Issue Date
[Date]
Last Saved Date
[Date]
File Name
[Name]
DOCUMENT HISTORY
Version
Issue Date
Changes
[1.0]
[Date]
[Section, Page(s) and Text Revised]
DOCUMENT APPROVALS
Role
Name
©
Signature
Date
Project Sponsor Project Review Group
i
PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT
Project Manager
©
Quality Manager (if applicable) Procurement Manager (if applicable) Communications Manager (if applicable) Project Office Manager (if applicable)
ii
PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT
Table of Contents TEMPLATE GUIDE ................................................................................................................................... 1 PROJECT SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................ 2 PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................................... 2 PROJECT OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................................................. 2 SCOPE AND EXCLUSIONS ......................................................................................................................... 2 PROJECT DELIVERABLES ......................................................................................................................... 2 INTERFACES AND DEPENDENCIES ............................................................................................................. 3 ASSUMPTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 3 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA ........................................................................................................................... 3 MONITORING AND EVALUATION
................................................................................................................ 3
PROJECT DELIVERY ................................................................................................................................. 3 INITIAL RISK LOG ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
PROJECT ORGANISATION STRUCTURE............................................................................................................. 4 COMMUNICATION PLAN ........................................................................................................................................ 4 INTERNAL project communication ................................................................................................................ 4 external project communication ..................................................................................................................... 5 QUALITY MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................................................. 5
quality management of the project ................................................................................................................. 5 quality management of the project ................................................................................................................. 5 PROJECT MILESTONES .................................................................................................................................................. 6 RESOURCE PLAN........................................................................................................................................................... 6 PROJECT TOLERANCE AND EXCEPTION PROCESS............................................................................................................ 6
APPENDIX .............................................................................................................................................. 7 RECORD OF AMENDMENTS TO THE PID ........................................................................................................................... 7 DELIVERABLE / WORK PACKAGE SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 7 FINANCIAL / BUDGET REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 7 DETAILED SCHEDULES ................................................................................................................................................... 7
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PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT
TEMPLATE GUIDE How to use this template This is a guide to the common sections included in a Project Initiation Document. Sections may be added, removed or amended to suit the project and project methodology. Example tables, have been added (where relevant) these are just a suggestion, you may decide to format these sections differently. Text in Blue italics is designed to assist you in completing the template. Delete this text before sharing the final document.
1
PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT
PROJECT SUMMARY Provide an ‘at a glance’ summary of the project purpose. It should show how the project aligns with the Business Strategy or Program Plan, which departments and technology will be involved and the key activities that will be performed.
PURPOSE Explain why the project is being carried out – the rationale for the project. Aim to answer these questions:
Why is the project being undertaken? What are the key deliverables? What is the planned ROI (high-level)? This can link to the Business Case. What are the key touch points?
This section is usually concise. If a Project Brief has been completed, it should provide the key information for this section.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES This section identifies the key project objectives – what specifically will this project achieve? It should clearly link to the Program Objectives. It is likely to include active verbs such as replace, revise, provide, secure, create etc. It will reference Business Case, which is usually a separate document.
SCOPE AND EXCLUSIONS Describe the main work streams, work packages and products that will be delivered. This section could include a high-level Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) presented as a graphical hierarchy or as a list with a hierarchy denoted by numbering. For example:
Get a template for a graphical Work Breakdown Structure Get a template for a Work Breakdown Structure in Excel
PROJECT DELIVERABLES Provide a complete list of the deliverables/products the project will produce. Make sure each deliverable has a unique identifier. This section may include links or references to each products Product Description.
Deliverable ID
Deliverable Title
Deliverable Description
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PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT
INTERFACES AND DEPENDENCIES Note any other groups, projects and organisations that will be involved in the project or will be impacted by the project. Include any dependencies here, for example if the project is dependent on an external product or an external decision. Interface or dependency with: Recruitment team
Description
Management plan
Recruitment of project manager by x date
Keys tasks documented in project plan with owners assigned. Job description already in place.
See example job descriptions for project managers
ASSUMPTIONS List the assumptions that have been made in order to conceive of and plan this project. For example assumptions may have been made around legislation, other projects, market conditions, recruitment etc.
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA Describe in measurable the criteria that Project Sponsor will use to evaluate and accept or reject the project deliverables and outputs. This might include conditions that are not related to products like delivery by a certain date.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION Document how the project will be monitored and evaluated. For example:
How will be collected on the value of this project by s of the products.
The monitoring and evaluation methods the Project Sponsor will use to determine that the project has been delivered to specification and has had the intended impact
The time scales and key dates for collecting the above information
How, when and to whom the and the monitoring and evaluation findings will be reported.
PROJECT DELIVERY
INITIAL RISK LOG List the known risks to the successful delivery of the project. These should be specific to the project and not just a reiteration of common project risks.
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PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT
Helpful guides for this section: A guide to Risk Management. Example Risk . Possible responses to risk. Complete the following table: Description
Likelihood
Impact
Mitigating Actions
Inability to recruit skilled resource
Low
Very High
Involve retained recruitment consultant to source team . Consider using consultants on fixed term contracts.
Technology solution is unable to deliver required results
Medium
High
Complete a pilot project against most business critical requirements. Consider using Agile methods to deliver working product in Sprints.
Additional capital expenditure may be required in addition to that approved
Medium
Medium
Monitor project spend as per the project methodology. Report on spend bi-weekly to the project board. Assign PMO Director to Project Manager in cost control.
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PROJECT ORGANISATION STRUCTURE In this section include an organization chart for the project. It won’t necessarily show line management responsibilities, rather reporting and communication lines for the project. Include the key roles and responsibilities in this section and a RACI if applicable.
COMMUNICATION PLAN To realise the business benefits a communication strategy will be needed, be that for internal staff impacted by the change or for external parties. Set out how information about the project will be communicated. For example how will the project communicate progress, escalations, readiness plans for go live etc. There may need to be separate plans for internal and external communications. INTERNAL PROJECT COMMUNICATION Document the process, timings and governance of the planned internal communications. The table below may be helpful. Description of communication Project progress reports
Timings e.g. monthly Weekly
Highlight Reports
Monthly
Audience
Creator/author
Project Sponsor, Risk Manager, Change Manager, project team Project Board
Project Manager
Project Manager
Sign-off authority Program Manager Program Manager
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PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT
Training plan
3 months prior to go live
s and department managers
Change Manager & training manager
Project Sponsor
EXTERNAL PROJECT COMMUNICATION Document the process, timings and governance of the planned external communications. The table below may be helpful. Description of communication Marketing bulletin to existing customers New product pages on website
Timings e.g. monthly 2 months prior to go live and at go live At go live
Audience
Creator/author
Existing customers and their managers All website s
Marketing Manager Marketing Manager web content
Sign-off authority Project Sponsor, Marketing Director Project Sponsor, Marketing Director
QUALITY MANAGEMENT Two aspects of quality management should be considered within the PID: firstly securing high quality project management and secondly ensuring that deliverables are produced to agreed quality standards.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT OF THE PROJECT For some projects quality of project delivery may be provided through pre-existing governance provided by program, portfolio management or a project management office. In these cases this section may just require a reference to pre-existing policies and procedures. Example text: Responsibility for checking that all procedures have been correctly followed in preparing this PID rests with: [Insert Name] Senior Project Manager. Responsibility for checking and g off this PID and for ensuring it follows the PID guidance rests with: [Insert Name] Program Manager. Responsibility for ongoing monitoring and supervision to ensure that ongoing project management complies with the agreed procedures and processes rests with [Insert Name] of the Programme Office
QUALITY MANAGEMENT OF THE DELIVERABLES In this section document what the quality standards, quality assurance process and quality checking are for each project deliverable. A table similar to the below may be used.
5
PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT
Deliverable ID and title
Quality standards
Quality assurance
Quality checking
0034 Web pages
Follow existing branding specification.
Follow publishing review process.
Meet Accessibility compliance guidelines
Pre-approved suppliers only.
Web change advisory board via unit test, acceptance testing and go live testing.
Meet browser compatibility policy
PROJECT MILESTONES List the project milestones (key points in a project life cycle). They might be target dates that must be met or delivery of important work packages or markers of progress. This section will likely contain a table similar to the one below. Milestone Project Kick off Design phase
Milestone target date Day month year Day month year to day month year
Build starts Start of Acceptance Testing
RESOURCE PLAN This section lists the resources - people and machine that are required for the project. A description of all of the Roles and Responsibilities should be included along with the resources needed, their skill set, when they are needed, how long for and the associated costs. Get a Resource Planning Template.
PROJECT TOLERANCE AN D EXCEPTION PROCESS Document the agreed Project Tolerances and provide a brief confirmation of the Exception Procedure to be followed if there is a deviation from the approved plan that is forecast to exceed Tolerance. Refer also to the Change Control Process that will be followed for this project. See example cost and time tolerances.
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PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT
APPENDIX RECORD OF AMENDMENTS TO THE PID Keep a record of the changes made to each version of the PID. This section may form part of the PID header/document information page, or an appendix.
DELIVERABLE / WORK P ACKAGE SPECIFICATIONS Include the specifications for the work packages and project deliverables. For example, a unique reference for each deliverable, title, purpose, composition, format, owner, quality criteria, location/storage. Deliverable ID & Title
Purpose
Composition
Format & location
Owner
Quality criteria
FINANCIAL / BUDGET REQUIREMENTS Document the budget, cost and revenue forecast and any payment milestones as appropriate for the project.
DETAILED SCHEDULES Provide a detailed project schedule. For example, a Microsoft Project plan may be attached here or referenced in this section. Get ready made Microsoft Project Plans. This may also include detailed team plans and resource plans. Get a Resource plan Template.
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PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT
stakeholdermap.com
PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT
DOCUMENT CONTROL
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
Information Document Id
[Document Management System #]
Document Owner
[Owner Name]
Issue Date
[Date]
Last Saved Date
[Date]
File Name
[Name]
DOCUMENT HISTORY
Version
Issue Date
Changes
[1.0]
[Date]
[Section, Page(s) and Text Revised]
DOCUMENT APPROVALS
Role
Name
©
Signature
Date
Project Sponsor Project Review Group
i
PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT
Project Manager
©
Quality Manager (if applicable) Procurement Manager (if applicable) Communications Manager (if applicable) Project Office Manager (if applicable)
ii
PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT
Table of Contents TEMPLATE GUIDE ................................................................................................................................... 1 PROJECT SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................ 2 PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................................... 2 PROJECT OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................................................. 2 SCOPE AND EXCLUSIONS ......................................................................................................................... 2 PROJECT DELIVERABLES ......................................................................................................................... 2 INTERFACES AND DEPENDENCIES ............................................................................................................. 3 ASSUMPTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 3 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA ........................................................................................................................... 3 MONITORING AND EVALUATION
................................................................................................................ 3
PROJECT DELIVERY ................................................................................................................................. 3 INITIAL RISK LOG ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
PROJECT ORGANISATION STRUCTURE............................................................................................................. 4 COMMUNICATION PLAN ........................................................................................................................................ 4 INTERNAL project communication ................................................................................................................ 4 external project communication ..................................................................................................................... 5 QUALITY MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................................................. 5
quality management of the project ................................................................................................................. 5 quality management of the project ................................................................................................................. 5 PROJECT MILESTONES .................................................................................................................................................. 6 RESOURCE PLAN........................................................................................................................................................... 6 PROJECT TOLERANCE AND EXCEPTION PROCESS............................................................................................................ 6
APPENDIX .............................................................................................................................................. 7 RECORD OF AMENDMENTS TO THE PID ........................................................................................................................... 7 DELIVERABLE / WORK PACKAGE SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 7 FINANCIAL / BUDGET REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 7 DETAILED SCHEDULES ................................................................................................................................................... 7
iii
PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT
TEMPLATE GUIDE How to use this template This is a guide to the common sections included in a Project Initiation Document. Sections may be added, removed or amended to suit the project and project methodology. Example tables, have been added (where relevant) these are just a suggestion, you may decide to format these sections differently. Text in Blue italics is designed to assist you in completing the template. Delete this text before sharing the final document.
1
PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT
PROJECT SUMMARY Provide an ‘at a glance’ summary of the project purpose. It should show how the project aligns with the Business Strategy or Program Plan, which departments and technology will be involved and the key activities that will be performed.
PURPOSE Explain why the project is being carried out – the rationale for the project. Aim to answer these questions:
Why is the project being undertaken? What are the key deliverables? What is the planned ROI (high-level)? This can link to the Business Case. What are the key touch points?
This section is usually concise. If a Project Brief has been completed, it should provide the key information for this section.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES This section identifies the key project objectives – what specifically will this project achieve? It should clearly link to the Program Objectives. It is likely to include active verbs such as replace, revise, provide, secure, create etc. It will reference Business Case, which is usually a separate document.
SCOPE AND EXCLUSIONS Describe the main work streams, work packages and products that will be delivered. This section could include a high-level Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) presented as a graphical hierarchy or as a list with a hierarchy denoted by numbering. For example:
Get a template for a graphical Work Breakdown Structure Get a template for a Work Breakdown Structure in Excel
PROJECT DELIVERABLES Provide a complete list of the deliverables/products the project will produce. Make sure each deliverable has a unique identifier. This section may include links or references to each products Product Description.
Deliverable ID
Deliverable Title
Deliverable Description
2
PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT
INTERFACES AND DEPENDENCIES Note any other groups, projects and organisations that will be involved in the project or will be impacted by the project. Include any dependencies here, for example if the project is dependent on an external product or an external decision. Interface or dependency with: Recruitment team
Description
Management plan
Recruitment of project manager by x date
Keys tasks documented in project plan with owners assigned. Job description already in place.
See example job descriptions for project managers
ASSUMPTIONS List the assumptions that have been made in order to conceive of and plan this project. For example assumptions may have been made around legislation, other projects, market conditions, recruitment etc.
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA Describe in measurable the criteria that Project Sponsor will use to evaluate and accept or reject the project deliverables and outputs. This might include conditions that are not related to products like delivery by a certain date.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION Document how the project will be monitored and evaluated. For example:
How will be collected on the value of this project by s of the products.
The monitoring and evaluation methods the Project Sponsor will use to determine that the project has been delivered to specification and has had the intended impact
The time scales and key dates for collecting the above information
How, when and to whom the and the monitoring and evaluation findings will be reported.
PROJECT DELIVERY
INITIAL RISK LOG List the known risks to the successful delivery of the project. These should be specific to the project and not just a reiteration of common project risks.
3
PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT
Helpful guides for this section: A guide to Risk Management. Example Risk . Possible responses to risk. Complete the following table: Description
Likelihood
Impact
Mitigating Actions
Inability to recruit skilled resource
Low
Very High
Involve retained recruitment consultant to source team . Consider using consultants on fixed term contracts.
Technology solution is unable to deliver required results
Medium
High
Complete a pilot project against most business critical requirements. Consider using Agile methods to deliver working product in Sprints.
Additional capital expenditure may be required in addition to that approved
Medium
Medium
Monitor project spend as per the project methodology. Report on spend bi-weekly to the project board. Assign PMO Director to Project Manager in cost control.
©
PROJECT ORGANISATION STRUCTURE In this section include an organization chart for the project. It won’t necessarily show line management responsibilities, rather reporting and communication lines for the project. Include the key roles and responsibilities in this section and a RACI if applicable.
COMMUNICATION PLAN To realise the business benefits a communication strategy will be needed, be that for internal staff impacted by the change or for external parties. Set out how information about the project will be communicated. For example how will the project communicate progress, escalations, readiness plans for go live etc. There may need to be separate plans for internal and external communications. INTERNAL PROJECT COMMUNICATION Document the process, timings and governance of the planned internal communications. The table below may be helpful. Description of communication Project progress reports
Timings e.g. monthly Weekly
Highlight Reports
Monthly
Audience
Creator/author
Project Sponsor, Risk Manager, Change Manager, project team Project Board
Project Manager
Project Manager
Sign-off authority Program Manager Program Manager
4
PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT
Training plan
3 months prior to go live
s and department managers
Change Manager & training manager
Project Sponsor
EXTERNAL PROJECT COMMUNICATION Document the process, timings and governance of the planned external communications. The table below may be helpful. Description of communication Marketing bulletin to existing customers New product pages on website
Timings e.g. monthly 2 months prior to go live and at go live At go live
Audience
Creator/author
Existing customers and their managers All website s
Marketing Manager Marketing Manager web content
Sign-off authority Project Sponsor, Marketing Director Project Sponsor, Marketing Director
QUALITY MANAGEMENT Two aspects of quality management should be considered within the PID: firstly securing high quality project management and secondly ensuring that deliverables are produced to agreed quality standards.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT OF THE PROJECT For some projects quality of project delivery may be provided through pre-existing governance provided by program, portfolio management or a project management office. In these cases this section may just require a reference to pre-existing policies and procedures. Example text: Responsibility for checking that all procedures have been correctly followed in preparing this PID rests with: [Insert Name] Senior Project Manager. Responsibility for checking and g off this PID and for ensuring it follows the PID guidance rests with: [Insert Name] Program Manager. Responsibility for ongoing monitoring and supervision to ensure that ongoing project management complies with the agreed procedures and processes rests with [Insert Name] of the Programme Office
QUALITY MANAGEMENT OF THE DELIVERABLES In this section document what the quality standards, quality assurance process and quality checking are for each project deliverable. A table similar to the below may be used.
5
PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT
Deliverable ID and title
Quality standards
Quality assurance
Quality checking
0034 Web pages
Follow existing branding specification.
Follow publishing review process.
Meet Accessibility compliance guidelines
Pre-approved suppliers only.
Web change advisory board via unit test, acceptance testing and go live testing.
Meet browser compatibility policy
PROJECT MILESTONES List the project milestones (key points in a project life cycle). They might be target dates that must be met or delivery of important work packages or markers of progress. This section will likely contain a table similar to the one below. Milestone Project Kick off Design phase
Milestone target date Day month year Day month year to day month year
Build starts Start of Acceptance Testing
RESOURCE PLAN This section lists the resources - people and machine that are required for the project. A description of all of the Roles and Responsibilities should be included along with the resources needed, their skill set, when they are needed, how long for and the associated costs. Get a Resource Planning Template.
PROJECT TOLERANCE AN D EXCEPTION PROCESS Document the agreed Project Tolerances and provide a brief confirmation of the Exception Procedure to be followed if there is a deviation from the approved plan that is forecast to exceed Tolerance. Refer also to the Change Control Process that will be followed for this project. See example cost and time tolerances.
6
PROJECT INITIATION DOCUMENT
APPENDIX RECORD OF AMENDMENTS TO THE PID Keep a record of the changes made to each version of the PID. This section may form part of the PID header/document information page, or an appendix.
DELIVERABLE / WORK P ACKAGE SPECIFICATIONS Include the specifications for the work packages and project deliverables. For example, a unique reference for each deliverable, title, purpose, composition, format, owner, quality criteria, location/storage. Deliverable ID & Title
Purpose
Composition
Format & location
Owner
Quality criteria
FINANCIAL / BUDGET REQUIREMENTS Document the budget, cost and revenue forecast and any payment milestones as appropriate for the project.
DETAILED SCHEDULES Provide a detailed project schedule. For example, a Microsoft Project plan may be attached here or referenced in this section. Get ready made Microsoft Project Plans. This may also include detailed team plans and resource plans. Get a Resource plan Template.
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